*The tuberculosis of hip mainly progresses through three stages .
a- stage of synovitis ( FABER - AL )
b- stage of arthritis ( FADIR - AS )
c- stage of erosion ( FADIR - TS )
The mnemonics indicate the orientation and appearance of the lower limb during those stages of TB
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FABER - AL === stands for flexion , abduction , external rotation and apparent lengthening .
FADIR - AS === stands for flexion , adduction , internal rotation and apparent shortening .
FADIR - TS === stands for flexion , adduction , internal rotation and true shortening.
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my name is edrian from philippines,i was diagnosed lastweek of having this kind of illnes (tb synovitis),i would like to ask for your help guys,i have an mr images, ill send it to you guys soon if you accept my favor, just re-evaluate the images, lets just say that i want to have your opinion guys, please help me. i'll wait for your reply at my email edrian101182@gmail.com
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